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BL03 LUD

2003 Mbk Nitro

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2012
Tests12 (5 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate41.7%

Mileage

8,764 mi
Last recorded8,764 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2011
Typical for 2003 Mbk Nitro9,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 LUD
MakeMbk
ModelNitro
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2011 8,764 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

various body panels missing/broken/loose

Fail 1 Jul 2011 8,764 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

various body panels missing/broken/loose

Fail 20 Jun 2011 8,764 miles

Fairing insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c) DANGEROUS

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Fail 17 Mar 2011 8,764 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)

Fairing insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2010 8,101 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 8,081 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Front Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Motorcycle structure excessively damaged (6.1.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 10,328 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

some play in rear wheel axle bearing

Fail 10 Jul 2008 10,328 miles

Dipswitch does not deflect the main beam/s, making them into dipped beam/s (1.2.2b(ii))

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Stop lamp damaged and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Nearside Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

handlebar cowl loose

some play in rear wheel axle bearing

Pass 16 Aug 2007 9,950 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 9,925 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Nearside Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2006 6,854 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 10 Aug 2006 6,839 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

How Reliable is the Mbk Nitro?

Based on 4,190 MOT tests across 843 vehicles.

70.1%
Pass Rate
876
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
843
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 373
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 266
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 179
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 154
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 134
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BL03 LUD is a 2003 Mbk Nitro in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 41.7%.

Across all 2003 Mbk Nitro models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 9,778 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mbk Nitro fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 373 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BL03 LUD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mbk Nitro typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Mbk Nitro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BL03 LUD registered?

BL03 LUD is a 2003 Mbk Nitro, first registered on 6 August 2003.

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